Welcome to U.S. History! Why study U.S. History? The past has implications for both the present and the future. By studying the history of our country, we can develop an understanding of the key problems, issues, and trends that shaped America. We can also examine what it means to be an American.

This course is intended to provide you with a comprehensive, multi-faceted perspective of the United States through collaborative intellectual discourse. Another goal of this course is to have you become aware of your rights and responsibilities as a citizen. Studying history should enable you to think about the society you live in and decide what you would like your role to be.